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Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai presents a degree to a student

Administrators , Faculty , Institute Events

In the image, a Ph.D. student is seen receiving his degree from Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director, IITM). Also seen in the image, seated on the dais is the Minister of Finance, Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhiyan (far right).


The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. The ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises. The chief speaker was Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. The convocation commenced at 04:00 pm that day and a large audience was present to witness the event. At the eleventh convocation a total of 551 students received their degrees (B.Tech.- 236, D.I.I.T.- 23, M.Tech.-182, M.Sc.- 39, M. S. – 26, Ph.D.- 45).
 

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
Album Name:
Photograph ID:
001/0031/IMG_0915_1
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Date:
1974-09-09
Place:
KV Ground
Event:
Convocation

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